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Efficient test execution on oscilloscopes with instrument remote control

Single instrument analysis of time- and frequency-domain measurements

Signal acquisition and analysis support for differential probes or direct SMA cabling

Product description

Based on the TekExpress test automation framework, the Ethernet Transmitter Test Application performs all of the PMA electrical measurements as specified by the 802.3an standard, the 802.3bz standard, and the NBASE-T specification. This allows you to quickly and efficiently test Ethernet devices running at 2.5G, 5G, and 10G data rates.

To accurately make these measurements, the Tektronix TF-XGBT test fixture is also needed. The test fixture allows you to reliable and easily access the device under test (DUT) using either differential probes or matched SMA cables.

Power spectral density measurement.

Test selection and instrument setup

Test selection is easy and straight-forward through the intuitive TekExpress workflow. Simply check the measurements you want to perform.

For each measurement selected, the Ethernet Transmitter application will then automatically set up and configure the oscilloscope saving time and ensuring repeatable, reliable results.

As each test is performed, the application will also show you with detailed diagrams how to properly make the needed connections.

Connection diagram

Reports

A summary report with Pass/Fail status for each test is created after the tests are complete. This report includes test configuration details, waveform plots, and margin analysis to provide more insight into your design.

Pass/Fail report

Margin testing

You can also make changes to test limits and other test parameters in order to do margin analysis to see how well your device is performing.

Droop configuration parameters

Differential single-ended acquisition support

The application allows signal acquisition and analysis with either matched-pair SMA cables or differential probes.

Differential and single-ended support.

Return loss

The Ethernet Transmitter Test Application simplifies Return Loss testing and eliminates the need for a Vector Network Analyzer by using a patented oscilloscope-based measurement along with a Tektronix AWG. Calibration data for Open, Load, and Short can be stored in a file and recalled.

Return loss

Complete programming interface

The programmatic interface seamlessly integrates the Ethernet Transmitter Test application with a high-level automation layer such as Visual Basic, MicrosoftNet, C#, C++, Python, or a Web application. This lets you control the state of the TekExpress application running on a local or a remote computer.

Programming examples are found in the application examples folder.

Prerecorded waveform

Prerecorded Waveform support will provide customers an option to use prerecorded waveforms when an oscilloscope is not available. This feature allows waveforms to be shared across multiple locations and removes end-user dependency from using scopes all the time.

Prerecorded waveform

Specifications

10GBASE-T Measurements

The following tests are performed per the IEEE802.3-2012 standard. The device under test (DUT) must be able to provide the test mode signals as indicated in IEEE802.3-2012 Subclause 55.5.2.

Measurement

Standard reference and Test mode

Maximum Output Droop

IEEE802.3-2012 Subclause 55.5.3.1

Transmitter Timing Jitter - Master

IEEE802.3-2012 Subclause 55.5.3.3

Transmit Clock Frequency

IEEE802.3-2012 Subclause 55.5.3.5

Transmitter Timing Jitter - Slave

IEEE802.3-2012 Subclause 55.5.3.3

Transmitter Linearity

IEEE802.3-2012 Subclause 55.5.3.2

Transmitter Power Spectral Density (PSD) and Power

IEEE802.3-2012 Subclause 55.5.3.4

Return Loss

IEEE802.3-2012 Subclause 55.8.2.1

2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T Measurements (requires NBASET option)

The following tests are performed per IEEE802.3bz/D3.3 draft standard. The device under test (DUT) must be able to provide the test mode signals as indicated in IEEE802.3bz/D3.3 Subclause 126.5.2.

Measurement

Test mode

Maximum Output Droop

IEEE80.bz/D3.3 Subclause 126.5.3.1

Transmitter Timing Jitter - Master

IEEE80.bz/D3.3 Subclause 126.5.3.3

Transmit Clock Frequency

IEEE80.bz/D3.3 Subclause 126.5.3.5

Transmitter Timing Jitter - Slave

IEEE80.bz/D3.3 Subclause 126.5.3.3

Transmitter Nonlinear Distortion

IEEE80.bz/D3.3 Subclause 126.5.3.2

Transmitter Power Spectral Density (PSD) and Power

IEEE80.bz/D3.3 Subclause 126.5.3.4

Return Loss

IEEE80.bz/D3.3 Subclause 126.8.2.1

NBASE-T Measurements (requires NBASET option)

The following tests are performed per the NBASE-T Physical Layer Specification. The device under test (DUT) must be able to provide the test mode signals as indicated in NBASE-T Physical Layer Specification version 1.1 Subclause 2.9.

Measurement

Test mode

Maximum Output Droop

Subclause 55.5.3.1, Test Mode 6

Transmitter Timing Jitter - Master

Subclause 55.5.3.3, Test Mode 2

Transmit Clock Frequency

Subclause 55.5.3.5, Test Mode 2

Transmitter Timing Jitter - Slave

Subclause 55.5.3.3, Test Mode 1 and Mode 3

Transmitter Nonlinear Distortion

Subclause 55.5.3.2, Test Mode 4, Tones 1-5

Transmitter Power Spectral Density (PSD) and Power

Subclause 55.5.3.4, Test Mode 5

Return Loss

Subclause 55.8.2.1, Test Mode 5

Ordering information

10GBASE-T

New instrument orders

Product

Option

Description

DPO/MSO70000

XGBT2

TekExpress Automated 10GBASE-T Solution

DPO7354C

XGBT2

TekExpress Automated 10GBASE-T Solution

For users with existing DPO/DSA/MS070000C/D/DX/SX Series Oscilloscope or DPO7354C Oscilloscope

Product

Option

Description

DPO-UP

XGBT2

TekExpress Automated 10GBASE-T Solution Upgrade

DPOFL-XGBT2

-

TekExpress Automated 10BASE-T Solution - Floating License

DPOFT-XGBT2

-

TekExpress Automated 10BASE-T Solution - Floating Trial

NBASE-T and IEEE802.3bz

New instrument orders

Product

Option

Description

DPO/MSO70000

NBASET

TekExpress Automated NBASE-T and IEEE802.3bz Solution

DPO7354C

NBASET

TekExpress Automated NBASE-T and IEEE802.3bz Solution

DPO7254C

NBASET

TekExpress Automated NBASE-T and IEEE802.3bz Solution

For users with existing DPO/DSA/MSO70000C/D/DX/SX Series Oscilloscope or DPO7254C/DPO7354C Oscilloscope